| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 01 1961 | U.S. President Kennedy Establishes Peace Corps |
| March 01 1961 | First Elections Held In Uganda |
| March 09 1961 | Sputnik 9 Successfully Launches |
| March 12 1961 | Winter Ascent Of North Face Of Eiger |
| March 15 1961 | South Africa Withdraws From Commonwealths |
| March 29 1961 | Washington, D.C. Gets Presidential Voting Rights |
| March 30 1961 | The Single Convention On Drugs Is Signed |